Tag: Environmental science

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Eco-Friendly Bacteria Engineered to Degrade Microplastics in Wastewater

Eco-Friendly Bacteria Tackles Microplastic PollutionIn a groundbreaking study published in the journal Microbial Biotechnology, researchers at the University of Waterloo have engineered bacteria commonly found in wastewater treatment plants to tackle the pervasive issue...
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Global Warming Exceeds 1.5-Degree Threshold in 2024 – Inside Climate News

**Global Warming Hits Alarming Milestone in 2024**In a groundbreaking development, all major global climate datasets have reached a consensus that in the year 2024, human-induced global warming surpassed the critical threshold of 1.5 degrees...
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Study Finds 25% of Freshwater Animal Species at Risk of Extinction

# Study Finds 25% of Freshwater Animal Species at Risk of ExtinctionA groundbreaking study has revealed that a staggering 25% of freshwater animal species, including crustaceans, fish, and insects, are at high risk of...
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Uncovering CO2-Eating Microbes: Exploring Extreme Environments and Your Home

Uncovering CO2-Eating Microbes: A Journey into Extreme Environments and Your HomeIn the heart of Florida, an intrepid individual embarked on a mission that would shed light on the unseen world residing within our very...
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Global Collaboration Needed to Address Climate and Biodiversity Challenges

Global Collaboration Vital to Address Climate and Biodiversity ChallengesAs global temperatures continue to rise due to the burning of fossil fuels, researchers and policymakers have been advocating for solutions like the installation of renewable...
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Visualizing Climate Change in 2024: Graphics and Insights – Inside Climate News

Visualizing Climate Change in 2024: Graphics and Insights - Inside Climate NewsThe year 2024 has been a pivotal one in the fight against climate change, and the use of graphics has played a crucial...
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2024 Marks the End of a Decade of Record Heat – EcoWatch

2024: Record-Breaking Year for Global HeatIn a stark message ahead of the new year, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres issued a warning that 2024 is poised to be confirmed as the hottest year ever...
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Global Impact: 75% of Earth’s Land Drying Out, Changing Life as We Know It

Global Impact: Earth's Land Drying OutEarth's climate is changing rapidly, and its consequences are becoming increasingly visible. A recent report by the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification revealed alarming statistics - 75% of...
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Climate Change Impacting Plant Nutrients: Effects on Herbivores from Insects to Pandas

Climate Change Impacting Plant Nutrients: Effects on HerbivoresClimate change is not just impacting the weather; it's also affecting the very food that animals rely on. With more than a third of animals on Earth...
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Climate Crisis: The Impact of Extreme Heat in 2024

Climate Crisis: The Impact of Extreme Heat in 20242024 is shaping up to be a year marked by unprecedented heat waves, devastating floods, and raging wildfires across the globe. As temperatures soar to record...